Let it SNOW!
AS we made a run for the changing traffic light, we heard someone shout, ‘Don’t step on the whites!’ Confusing advice, out of context, so here’s some background: In the middle of winter in New York, you have to keep a sharp eye out for black ice – snow that has melted and frozen again. Something as simple as stepping on the extra-slippery painted stripes of the zebra crossing is a surefire way to end up on your bum in the middle of the street.
The moment President Biden reopened the US borders at the end of December 2021, we booked our tickets. With my 10-year visa on the brink of expiring, it was now or never. Did it bother me that it was the middle of winter – usually the time of year tourists prefer warmer climes? Not at all. Think about it: no queuing at the any of the museums or attractions, ample space in restaurants, good service, plenty of parking and great Airbnb options,
